Hartwell's first week with the Falcons - Page 8

shaneo69 · 03-25-2005, 02:36 PM

From Pastabelly's 3/25 TipSheet...

The defending NFC South champions apparently got even more than they thought with the signing of unrestricted middle linebacker Ed Hartwell of the Baltimore Ravens. The Falcons personnel people knew Hartwell was a productive player and a high-character guy, but when he arrived at the team's complex on Wednesday, the first thing he did was ask for a defensive playbook, and the second thing was to hole himself up in the film room for several hours, reviewing video of his new teammates. "He already convened a meeting of the linebackers to figure out a schedule for when they would all come in and lift weights together," vice president of football operations Ron Hill said. "You can't help but love the guy."

Too bad we missed out on this guy. Sounds like a real leader.

King_Chief_Fan · 03-28-2005, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneo69

Okay, wait, let's backup. The original argument was that he's not really injury-prone, because he's only been hurt one year (2004). Someone mentioned that when healthy, he's a star, an instant pro-bowler. I said that he may not be quite that good, because he's only made 1 pro bowl during his 3 healthy seasons. Now I'm hearing that the reason he didn't make the pro bowl in 2002 was because he was hurt. So now it sounds to me like he was hurt in 2002 and 2004, which would be 2 out of his 4 seasons in the league. Injury prone?

But this is 2005, an odd year.........he will be ready to go

htismaqe · 03-28-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Like I said above, I've gotten tired of the Taco-esque tact of inventing an argument where one doesn't exist and declaring victory over said non-existent argument. If you want to call it a character flaw in me, I guess I'll accept that.

The sarcastic declaration of victory was in response to the one post you made on this thread and nothing more.

I consider such childish tactics as concession. If you want to call it a character flaw in me, I guess I'll accept that.

As for the scoreboard stuff, I have no need to "best" you in an argument. I just want to argue.

**Baby Lee** · 03-28-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneo69

I just hope my "leader" comment in the thread-starter didn't cause this argument between you two to escalate again.

What argument? I'm right.

**Baby Lee** · 03-28-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rufusmaqe

The sarcastic declaration of victory was in response to the one post you made on this thread and nothing more.

And what of the repeated requests for me to 'admit defeat' and 'concede' that my opinion was not FACT???*

* - Capitalization used to mimic Ruffie's 'Screaming Declarations'©

htismaqe · 03-28-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneo69

I just hope my "leader" comment in the thread-starter didn't cause this argument between you two to escalate again.

Yeah, it probably did, but I consider it over now. Looks like he was right and I was wrong.

I still wish we could have signed Hartwell.

htismaqe · 03-28-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

And what of the repeated requests for me to 'admit defeat' and 'concede' that my opinion was not FACT???

I never asked you to "admit defeat". I asked you to acknowledge the fact that you had know way of knowing that Hartwell could be a leader.

Lono · 03-28-2005, 11:06 AM

You are an idiot if you think those two players would be better than all those combined. People are going to bitch no matter what happens. If surtain or law get signed it will be a very, very successful offseason for the Chiefs.

Pants · 03-28-2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

You honestly don't recall me stating that the Raven's D was 'Top Gun' for defensive leadership, and that Ray and Reed were the big dogs, but Hartwell has shown me enough to deem him a leader?

Watched a lot of Ravens football, didja?

**Baby Lee** · 03-28-2005, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Watched a lot of Ravens football, didja?

As much as I could get. Spent my Sundays at a Sports Bar that carried every game. Situated myself where I had a clear view of the Chiefs and as many other games as my periphery could take in. Occasionally stayed around for late Ravens games if it looked like a good matchup.
Sorry if it seems unChiefsfanlike to actually enjoy good defense.

Pants · 03-28-2005, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

As much as I could get. Spent my Sundays at a Sports Bar that carried every game. Situated myself where I had a clear view of the Chiefs and as many other games as my periphery could take in. Occasionally stayed around for late Ravens games if it looked like a good matchup.
Sorry if it seems unChiefsfanlike to actually enjoy good defense.

I'm just wondering, because it sounded like a bunch of BS (no offense to you meant, just the way you said it...). I remeber NOT hearing/seeing him when we were double teaming Way-Way, but it's Chiefs O, so can't really judge.

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